Day: October 8, 2018 Archives


MondayOctober 8, 2018

Kavanaugh begins hearing cases Tuesday; Capito talks about confirmation process

U.S. Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., voted to confirm Kavanaugh.

Resurgent Parkersburg Catholic enjoying remarkable turnaround

One year after a winless season, Parkersburg Catholic has won each of its first seven contests.

Week 8 Class AAA football game previews

Greg & Joe set the stage for the top Class AAA matchups in Week 8.

Three Guys Before The Game – Post Kansas (Episode 56)

The Mountaineers are sitting in the driver's seat of the Big 12 Conference race.

Lincoln Riley’s dismissal of DC Mike Stoops a major Big 12 shakeup

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The biggest bombshell of the Big 12 season was lobbed Sunday night when Oklahoma coach Lincoln Riley fired longtime defensive coordinator Mike Stoops. The brother of former Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops was axed following a 48-45 loss to arch-rival Texas, but it was more than a single game that set off

1 killed in Raleigh County fire

The fire was reported on Monday morning.

Justice Loughry takes the stand, refuting testimony by earlier witnesses

Most of the charges against Loughry are allegations that he used state vehicles and state purchasing cards for personal travel.

Fayetteville man dies in weekend plane crash in Virginia

Authorities say no distress call was received prior to the crash.

CEO Michael Casdorph retires from Highland-Clarksburg Hospital

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. — For the first time since its inception, Highland-Clarksburg Hospital has new leadership at the helm. Michael Casdorph, who officially retired as chief executive officer Oct. 1, started with Charleston in 2010, the beginning of what he calls a “fun ride” in his career. “I coordinated the building of the hospital in Charleston.

WVEA president pushes for long-range pay, PEIA plans beyond latest proposals from Governor Justice

Dale Lee talked about the proposals for 5 percent hikes and an influx of $100 million for PEIA on Monday's MetroNews "Talkline."

Fall temperatures on the way, along with potentially heavy rainfall

Cold front this week will make the temperatures feel much more autumn like....and depending on Michael's path could bring either a little or a lot of rain.

The End is in Sight!

As we enter week #8 of the high school football season, it is quite obvious the 2018 campaign is winding down rather quickly for the 116 high school teams that play football in West Virginia! Heading into the home stretch, we still have 15 teams that are undefeated….4 in Class AAA, 5 in Class AA

West Virginia must solve its revolving door at right guard

Four players have taken snaps at right guard for West Virginia this season, but the Mountaineers need to settle on one to keep Will Grier upright and open holes for running backs.

Candidates for mayor in Charleston talk priorities ahead of Election Day

Republican J.B. Akers, Independent Andy Backus and Democrat Amy Goodwin are running to replace Charleston Mayor Danny Jones.

Why Manchin voted ‘yes’ on Kavanaugh

U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin waited until the very last minute Friday to cast his “yes” vote for cloture to advance the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court, and then followed up with another “yes” vote. Manchin stands out as the only Democrat to support Kavanaugh. There are a number of ways to